Inga augustii - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Harms
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184920
Common Names
- Inga Augustii
- Augustii Inga
- Inga
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Inga augustii (also called August's Inga, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has bright green, pinnate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, often in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Inga augustii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga augustii has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Inga augustii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not over-watered. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
Where to Find Inga augustii
Inga augustii can be found in South America.
Inga augustii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga augustii?
Inga augustii
What is the common name of Inga augustii?
Augustii
What is the natural habitat of Inga augustii?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Inga genus
Inga allenii, Inga chocoensis, Inga exalata, Inga mortoniana, Inga acreana, Inga acrocephala, Inga adenophylla, Inga affinis, Inga alata, Inga aliena, Inga auristellae, Inga barbata, Inga barbourii, Inga belizensis, Inga bicoloriflora, Inga bijuga, Inga blanchetiana, Inga bollandii, Inga brachyrhachis, Inga brachystachys, Inga brevipes, Inga bullata, Inga bullatorugosa, Inga calantha, Inga calanthoides, Inga capitata, Inga caudata, Inga cayennensis, Inga cecropietorum, Inga chartacea, Inga chrysantha, Inga cinnamomea, Inga cocleensis, Inga cookii, Inga coragypsea, Inga cordatoalata, Inga coruscans, Inga cynometrifolia, Inga densiflora, Inga disticha, Inga dominicensis, Inga duckei, Inga fendleriana, Inga ferrugineo-hirta, Inga feuilleei, Inga glomeriflora, Inga goldmanii, Inga goniocalyx, Inga graciliflora, Inga gracilifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-31036: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.